Weak Thyroid Gland Overview

Another name for Weak Thyroid Gland is Hypothyroidism.

What is hypothyroidism?A person with hypothyroidism has an under-active thyroid gland that does not release enough thyroid hormone into the bloodstream. Thyroid hormone regulates metabolism. The most common cause of hypothyroidism in the US is Hashimoto thyroiditis. Hypothyroidism usually occurs between the ages of 30 and 50. With treatment, most people with hypothyroidism lead a normal life.